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'The future belongs to you, be fearless'

'The future belongs to you, be fearless'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

When she was on the Miss Universe stage, the beauty queen could only think of India.

Copa America: Argentina edge Uruguay

Copa America: Argentina edge Uruguay

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The goal gave Argentina all three points and condemned their neighbors to a losing start to their Copa campaign.

Can sense public anger against Mamata govt: Shah in Bengal

Can sense public anger against Mamata govt: Shah in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

"The death knell of Mamata Banerjee's regime has rung. We will form the next government in Bengal with a two-third majority," he added.

'Babur could be really brutal'

'Babur could be really brutal'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'Physically, he was a strong man, but given to moments of emotional weakness.' 'He had to be put back on the right track by the women in his life.'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

After nearly four decades, Chandigarh gets BCCI affiliation

After nearly four decades, Chandigarh gets BCCI affiliation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

To get BCCI affiliation, Chandigarh Cricket Association-Punjab had recently decided to merge with UTCA, thus paving way for the Union Territory to be recognised as a separate entity.

Rare 'black' leopard spotted in Tadoba, image goes viral

Rare 'black' leopard spotted in Tadoba, image goes viral

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Abhishek Pagnis, a Pune-based engineering student, has caught on camera the elusive black panther -- or more aptly -- the melanistic leopard during a family vacation at the Tadoba sanctuary in Maharashtra.

Why Federer broke down in tears in Bogota

Why Federer broke down in tears in Bogota

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Roger Federer admits he suffered a "bit of a breakdown" during last month's tour of Mexico and South America after rioting in Colombian capital Bogota forced him to cancel his exhibition match against German's Alexander Zverev.

Uttarakhand's new CM faces uphill task ahead of polls

Uttarakhand's new CM faces uphill task ahead of polls

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

BJP leaders also say it will be a very difficult task before the new chief minister pleasing the 56 party MLAs, reports Shishir Prashant.

India will be in top-10 at Los Angeles Olympics: Rijiju

India will be in top-10 at Los Angeles Olympics: Rijiju

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'We will leave no stone unturned'

She was an engineer. Then, she decided to sing!

She was an engineer. Then, she decided to sing!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Why Shalini Tomar decided to follow her dreams.

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The prime minister touched upon many issues including scrapping of Article 370, triple talaq and many more.

I dedicated every wicket at the Gabba to my dad: Siraj

I dedicated every wicket at the Gabba to my dad: Siraj

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'It was an emotional moment for me today, I went to the graveyard. I entered my home, my mother started crying as soon as she saw me. I ate home-cooked food after a long time and it was really good to be back home.'

Cong to fight Assam polls in alliance with 5 parties

Cong to fight Assam polls in alliance with 5 parties

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

APCC president Ripun Bora said following discussions with various parties, it has been decided that the Congress will join hands with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India-Marxist, Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist and the Anchalik Gana Morcha.

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project

PIX: Nushrat watches Dream Girl with Ayushmann

PIX: Nushrat watches Dream Girl with Ayushmann

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

It's time for another Ayushmann Khurrana release, and everyone -- including the film folk! -- is lining up to watch.

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The fire broke out at the Sunrise Hospital in the Dreams Mall building in Bhandup area shortly after midnight, the official said. Around 70 patients were rescued, he added.

'We are in a much, much worse stage than the Emergency'

'We are in a much, much worse stage than the Emergency'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'During the Emergency, it boiled down to two people: Mrs Gandhi and her younger son.' 'But today, the cancer is spreading all over.'

Curran brothers Tom, Sam keen to face-off in IPL

Curran brothers Tom, Sam keen to face-off in IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Tom admits that an enforced break from cricket due to the coronavirus outbreak has indeed come as a shock to the system. However, he also admitted that he is utilising the time to refresh mentally.

Govt will leave no stone unturned to make India preferred global investment destination: PM

Govt will leave no stone unturned to make India preferred global investment destination: PM

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pitched India as the most attractive investment destination for those looking to invest in urbanisation, mobility, innovation and sustainable solutions. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, he said India and some African nations will witness the biggest wave of urbanisation over the next two decades. The post pandemic world has to be rebuilt around people and cities will have to be made more liveable, he said adding post-Covid restart will not be possible without a reset of mindset, process and practices.

Is this Georgia Fowler's raciest cover?

Is this Georgia Fowler's raciest cover?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Prepare to be bowled over by Georgia Fowler, who goes topless on Maxim's cover.

Kamal Haasan can't do good, his job is to spoil families: TN CM

Kamal Haasan can't do good, his job is to spoil families: TN CM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam veteran's criticism of Haasan comes in the backdrop of the actor invoking the legacy of the ruling party's founder and former chief minister, the late M G Ramachandran, and the MNM chief lashing out at government over corruption.

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Modi, who was wearing a 'Mujib Jacket' as tribute to Bangladesh's Father of the Nation, said that Bangabandhu's leadership and bravery had ensured that no power could enslave Bangladesh.

Bhoomi pujan: Dhawan, Raina, Bajrang elated

Bhoomi pujan: Dhawan, Raina, Bajrang elated

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Top India batsman Shikhar Dhawan saw it as a historic day of celebration, while former cricketer Mohammed Kaif reminded the country of its culture of peaceful coexistence as sportspersons reacted to the bhoomi pujan ceremony for a temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya.

How England spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

How England spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Bowling quicker in the air brought success to Monty Panesar in the 2012 tour of India but England left-arm spinner Jack Leach feels the same tactic may not work for him on his maiden series against the mighty batting line-up of the hosts.

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'100 per cent, the BJP will form the government in Madhya Pradesh and Shivraj Singh Chouhanji will be once again chief minister.'

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

World's most beautiful scenes in Agora's Travel photo contest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

This year has been the year of the no travel, which has left millions reminiscing on adventure-filled trips abroad. To celebrate the wonder of world travel, thousands of photography enthusiasts entered Agora #Travel2020, sharing the moments they feel captured the true essence of exploration. Octavi Royo, Agora's co-founder and CEO, said: "Thanks to these photos, we can travel to some amazing corners of our planet and see them from the point of view of travel photographers." Scroll down to see our pick of the shortlisted images...

Chirag downplays BJP fielding Sushil Modi for father's seat

Chirag downplays BJP fielding Sushil Modi for father's seat

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The seat had fallen vacant following the death of Chirag Paswan's father and Lok Janshakti Party founder Ram Vilas Paswan. The BJP has nominated former Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi for the seat.

Temple of Lord Ram's kuldevi hopes for huge footfalls

Temple of Lord Ram's kuldevi hopes for huge footfalls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

With the 'bhoomi pujan' for a temple at the spot where many devout Hindus believe Lord Ram was born, priests are enlivened with the hope that their Badhi Devkaali Mandir too will get footfalls from far and wide.

Bhoomi pujan gives solace to kin of Godhra victims

Bhoomi pujan gives solace to kin of Godhra victims

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

For relatives of many kar sevaks who were killed in the Sabarmati Express coach fire incident in Gujarat's Godhra in 2002, the 'bhoomi pujan' for a Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday brought a sense of closure to the pains of losing their near and dear ones for the cause of the temple.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

As the evening progressed, Ram bhajans echoed at virtually each and every street of the temple town and earthen lamps lined the streets from Naya Ghat and Ram ki Paidhi to Hanumangarhi, giving children a perfect selfie background.

MP Cong will send 11 silver bricks for Ram temple: Kamal Nath

MP Cong will send 11 silver bricks for Ram temple: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Nath said the silver bricks were bought from contributions made by members of the Congress. "We will send 11 silver bricks for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya on the behalf of citizens of Madhya Pradesh," the former chief minister told reporters.

Soccer Extras: Xhaka says he reached boiling point after abuse

Soccer Extras: Xhaka says he reached boiling point after abuse

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

SC upholds SC/ST Act that bans pre-arrest bail

SC upholds SC/ST Act that bans pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said a preliminary inquiry is not essential before lodging an FIR under the act and the approval of senior police officials is not needed.

Kohli reveals he suffered from 'depression' during 2014 tour of England

Kohli reveals he suffered from 'depression' during 2014 tour of England

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

India captain Virat Kohli has revealed that he battled depression during a harrowing tour of England in 2014 where he felt like the "loneliest guy in the world" after a string of failures with the bat.

Hottie in blue! We dare you to look away from Tara

Hottie in blue! We dare you to look away from Tara

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Tara Sutaria and Ananya Panday up the glam quotient of Hello! mag.

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the seventh time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day on Saturday and it will be his second speech of the second term in office.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'No one in the world will take it easy against this Indian side'

'No one in the world will take it easy against this Indian side'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'The confidence and the kind of cricket India has played in the recent past will be a big factor.'

How Chahal's journey as a leg-spinner started...

How Chahal's journey as a leg-spinner started...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'I started watching videos of Shane Warne sir, and that's where I realised what leg-spin is. He was my idol, and I wanted to be like him, bowl like him.'